PJ Vilhauer

PJ Vilhauer serves as a Contracting Officer for the USDA Forest Service, where they oversee the acquisition of critical services and infrastructure support essential to managing the nation’s forest and grassland ecosystems. Responsible for full lifecycle contract management, Vilhauer ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s mission of ecological restoration, wildfire mitigation, and operational readiness in remote terrains. Their portfolio primarily includes construction, engineering, and forestry support contracts, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical services that sustain public safety and environmental resilience across federal lands. Vilhauer maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ACI FEDERAL INC, ONE STOP RECRUITING LLC, GONDO ROY E MD, THE LOCUMS CO, LLC, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of specialized construction firms, workforce solutions providers, and technical service vendors, indicating a procurement strategy that balances infrastructure needs with human capital requirements. The contracting patterns suggest a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in field operations, emergency response support, and forestry-specific labor services. A strong commitment to socioeconomic goals is evident in Vilhauer’s set-aside preferences, with nearly 64% of acquisitions directed toward small business programs—particularly Total Small Business Set-Asides and HUBZone contracts. While HUBZone preferences account for over a quarter of awards, there is minimal use of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, suggesting targeted but selective application of socioeconomic authorities to maximize geographic and community impact. The procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), reflecting expertise in civil engineering and ecological service contracting. Vilhauer regularly procures services related to trail and road maintenance, erosion control, invasive species management, and forest infrastructure repair—demonstrating deep technical familiarity with the unique logistical and environmental challenges of federal land management operations.